Lemon Balm - (200 seeds)
Lemon balm (Melissa officinalis) is a bushy herbaceous perennial plant that belongs to the mint family. It is native to the Mediterranean region and Central Asia, but is now grown worldwide. The plant grows to about 0.6 meters (2 feet) tall and has wrinkled, toothed, heart-shaped or oval leaves that are borne in pairs along the square stems. The leaves have a mild lemon aroma and are used to flavor foods and make herbal teas. Lemon balm is also known for its calming and sedative effects, and it has been traditionally used to relieve stress, anxiety, insomnia, and indigestion. The plant is cultivated for its various uses, including culinary, medicinal, aromatherapy, and as a nectar source for honeybees and other insect pollinators. Its essential oil is popular in perfumery and cosmetics. Lemon balm is available in various forms, such as dried leaves, tea, capsules, extracts, tinctures, and oil, and it is often combined with other calming herbs to promote relaxation and treat conditions like cold sores. While some scientific evidence supports its effectiveness for conditions like depression and cold sores, more research is needed to confirm its benefits for other uses. The plant contains chemicals that may have antiviral, antibacterial, and sedative properties, and its essential oil contains compounds such as geranial, neral, geraniol, and citronellal. Lemon balm is easy to grow and is often cultivated as an attractive border plant or ground cover, and its flowers are a good nectar source for bees and other pollinators.
Average seeds/weight per pack - 200/0.13g.
Plant spacing : 30x25 cm
Position : sun
Plant height : 50-80 cm
Bee-friendly : attractive to bees and butterflies
